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Music Of Atlanta
Atlanta has a thriving music industry and is considered to be a capital of hip-hop including crunk, of R&B and its offshoot neo-soul, and of gospel music - in addition to a thriving indie-rock and live music scene. Classical, country and blues have historically been well represented. From the 1920s through 1950s the city was a major center for country music. Modern hip-hop, R&B, neo soul In 2009, the ''New York Times'' called Atlanta "hip-hop's center of gravity", and the city is home to many popular hip-hop, R&B and neo soul musicians. File:Usher at Madison Square Garden by Loren Wohl.jpg, Usher File:Toni Braxton 2009 2 cropped.jpg, Toni Braxton File:Crop 3.jpg, Ludacris File:T.I. performing in concert, wearing a Phoenix Suns cap.jpg, T.I. File:OutKast Performing in New York Shankbone 2014.jpg, OutKast File:Ciara Live 2.jpg, Ciara File:India.Arie in 2004 by Chris Hakkens.jpg, India.Arie File:Janelle Monáe 15.jpg, Janelle Monáe File:191125 Lil Nas X at the 2019 American ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atlanta
Atlanta ( ) is the List of capitals in the United States, capital and List of municipalities in Georgia (U.S. state), most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia. It is the county seat, seat of Fulton County, Georgia, Fulton County and extends into neighboring DeKalb County, Georgia, DeKalb County. With a population of 520,070 (2024 estimate) living within the city limits, Atlanta is the eighth most populous city in the Southeastern United States, Southeast and List of United States cities by population, 36th most populous city in the United States according to the 2020 United States census, 2020 U.S. census. Atlanta is classified as a Globalization and World Cities Research Network#Beta +, Beta + global city and is the principal city of the much larger Atlanta metropolitan area, the core of which includes Cobb County, Georgia, Cobb, Clayton County, Georgia, Clayton and Gwinnett County, Georgia, Gwinnett counties, in addition to Fulton and DeKalb. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ciara
Ciara Princess Wilson ( ; Harris; born October 25, 1985) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress. She was discovered by record producer Jazze Pha in the early 2000s, and rose to prominence with her debut studio album, ''Goodies (Ciara album), Goodies'' (2004). Its Goodies (song), namesake lead single (featuring Petey Pablo) peaked atop the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100, while the follow-ups, "1, 2 Step" (featuring Missy Elliott) and "Oh (Ciara song), Oh" (featuring Ludacris), both peaked at number two on the chart. The album received quadruple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and received two nominations at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards. Ciara also guest appeared on the 2005 singles "Lose Control (Missy Elliott song), Lose Control" by Missy Elliott and "Like You (Bow Wow song), Like You" by Bow Wow (rapper), Bow Wow, both of which peaked at number three on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Her second studio album ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fuck You (CeeLo Green Song)
"Fuck You" (stylized as "Fuck You!" or "F**k You!"), known as "Forget You" or "FU" for the clean versions, is a song by American singer CeeLo Green. It was written as a collaboration among Green, Bruno Mars, his production team the Smeezingtons, and Brody Brown. It was released on August 19, 2010, as the lead single from Green's third solo studio album, '' The Lady Killer'' (2010). "Fuck You" received widespread acclaim from music critics, and was an international commercial success, making the top-10 in thirteen countries, including topping charts in the United Kingdom, and number two on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Inspiration In an interview with ''NME'', CeeLo Green said that, in addition to being about a heartbreak, the song was also about the music industry itself. Bruno Mars talked about the making of the song during a 2010 interview: "Cee Lo is one of those artists who says whatever it is that he wants to say. And what do you really want to say to a girl who leaves you ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CeeLo Green
Thomas DeCarlo Callaway-Burton (born May 30, 1975), known professionally as CeeLo Green (or Cee Lo Green or simply Cee-Lo), is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actor. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Green came to initial prominence as a member of the Southern hip hop group Goodie Mob in 1991. Following three studio albums with the group, he subsequently began a solo career and released two modestly successful albums for Arista Records: '' Cee-Lo Green and His Perfect Imperfections'' (2002) and '' Cee-Lo Green... Is the Soul Machine'' (2004). He is known for his soul-infused delivery in hip hop and R&B, displayed in his signature song " Crazy" (with Danger Mouse as "Gnarls Barkley") and his solo single " Fuck You." Green's next project was Gnarls Barkley, a collaborative duo with record producer Danger Mouse. Their debut album, ''St. Elsewhere'' (2006) quickly achieved success with its lead single "Crazy," which charted within the top five in 20 countries ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montero (album)
''Montero'' (stylized in all caps) is the debut studio album by American rapper Lil Nas X, released on September 17, 2021, by Columbia Records. Five singles supported ''Montero'': the lead single " Montero (Call Me by Your Name)", " Sun Goes Down", " Industry Baby", " Thats What I Want", and " Lost in the Citadel". "Montero (Call Me by Your Name)" and "Industry Baby" topped the U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot 100, while " Thats What I Want" peaked within the top ten. The album has guest appearances from Jack Harlow, Doja Cat, Elton John, Megan Thee Stallion, and Miley Cyrus, while its production was primarily helmed by frequent collaborators Take A Daytrip, as well as Ryan Tedder, Tom Levesque, Kanye West, Nick Mira and Carter Lang, among others. Musically, ''Montero'' is a pop rap record with influence from various other genres. It received critical acclaim from music critics, who praised its eclectic production and catchy songwriting. At the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lil Nas X Discography
American rapper and singer-songwriter Lil Nas X has released one studio album, three extended plays (EP), one mixtape, 25 singles (including three as a featured artist), and six promotional singles. The release of his country rap single "Old Town Road", achieved viral popularity in early 2019 and climbed the music charts internationally and became diamond certified by November of that same year. Lil Nas X released his second EP, titled '' 7'' in 2019 through Columbia Records. Two more singles were released from the EP " Panini" and "Rodeo". His debut studio album, '' Montero'', was released in 2021 through Columbia Records. The album was preceded by the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart-topping singles " Montero (Call Me by Your Name)" and " Industry Baby", as well as " Sun Goes Down". Studio albums EPs Mixtapes Singles As lead artist As featured artist Promotional singles Other charted songs Music videos Notes References External links Lil Nas X of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Adventures Of Bobby Ray
''B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray'' is the debut studio album by American rapper B.o.B, released on April 27, 2010, by Grand Hustle Records, Rebel Rock Entertainment and Atlantic Records. Production for the album took place during 2008 to 2010 and was handled by B.o.B, Crada, Dr. Luke, The Smeezingtons, Jim Jonsin, Lil' C, Alex da Kid, Polow da Don, Luis Resto, Honorable C.N.O.T.E., The Knux, Kuttah, and DJ Frank E. Musical artists like Bruno Mars, Lupe Fiasco, Hayley Williams of Paramore, T.I. (who also helped in production), Janelle Monáe, Rivers Cuomo of Weezer, and Eminem make guest appearances on the album. The album debuted at number one on the US ''Billboard'' 200 chart, selling 84,000 copies in its first week, making it his best selling album to date. It attained international charting and spawned three chart-topping singles, including the ''Billboard'' hits "Nothin' on You", "Airplanes" and " Magic", alongside the singles " Don't Let Me Fall", " Bet I", ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nothin' On You
"Nothin' on You" is the debut single of both American rapper B.o.B and featured singer-songwriter Bruno Mars. It is the lead single from the former's debut studio album, '' B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray'' (2010). It was first released on December 15, 2009, via digital download by Atlantic Records. The track was written by B.o.B, Mars, Philip Lawrence, and Ari Levine, with the latter three producing it as the Smeezingtons. "Nothin' on You" was initially written for Lupe Fiasco, but Atlantic Records' chairman, Craig Kallman, gave it to B.o.B after being displeased with Fiasco's version. The song took several months to finish and was born from a hummed melody by Mars and Lawrence. "Nothin' on You" is a pop rap, R&B and Southern hip hop ballad. Some music critics praised its sweetness and positive vibe, while a few criticized Mars's performance. The song's main structure relies on a Jim Jonsin-helmed-beat. Lyrically, the record aims at a woman's heart by flatterin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard Hot 100
The ''Billboard'' Hot 100, also known as simply the Hot 100, is the music industry standard record chart in the United States for songs, published weekly by '' Billboard'' magazine. Chart rankings are based on sales (physical and digital), online streaming, and radio airplay in the U.S. A new chart is compiled and released online to the public by ''Billboard''s website on Tuesdays but post-dated to the following Saturday, when the printed magazine first reaches newsstands. The weekly tracking period for sales is currently Friday–Thursday, after being changed in July 2015. It was initially Monday–Sunday when Nielsen started tracking sales in 1991. This tracking period also applies to compiling online streaming data. Radio airplay is readily available on a real-time basis, unlike sales figures and streaming, but is also tracked on the same Friday–Thursday cycle, effective with the chart dated July 17, 2021. Previously, radio was tracked Monday–Sunday and, before Ju ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lil Baby
Dominique Armani Jones (born December 3, 1994), known professionally as Lil Baby, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He rose to prominence following the release of his 2017 mixtapes ''Harder than Hard'' and ''Too Hard'' — the former of which spawned his first Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 entry with its lead single, "My Dawg (Lil Baby song), My Dawg." *Alt URL* * He signed with Quality Control Music, an imprint of Motown and Capitol Records to release his debut studio album ''Harder Than Ever'' (2018), which peaked at number three on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 and was supported by the ''Billboard'' Hot 100-top ten single "Yes Indeed (Lil Baby and Drake song), Yes Indeed" (with Drake (musician), Drake). Later that year, he released the collaborative mixtape ''Drip Harder'' with fellow Georgia (U.S. state), Georgia-based rapper Gunna (rapper), Gunna, and his solo mixtape ''Street Gossip (mixtape), Street Gossip''; the former spawned his second ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lil Jon
Jonathan H. Smith (born January 17, 1971), better known by his stage name Lil Jon, is an American rapper, DJ, and record producer. Regarded as a progenitor of the club-oriented hip-hop subgenre crunk, his production and voice presence were instrumental in the genre's commercial breakthrough in the early 2000s. He was also the front man of the group Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz, with whom he has released five albums. Having been credited on most crunk releases throughout the 2000s, Lil Jon produced several of the genre's Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 hits including "Salt Shaker (song), Salt Shaker" by Ying Yang Twins, "Cyclone (song), Cyclone" by Baby Bash, "Damn! (song), Damn!" by YoungBloodZ, "Freek-a-Leek" by Petey Pablo, "Goodies (song), Goodies" by Ciara, and "Yeah! (Usher song), Yeah!" by Usher (musician), Usher. The latter won Lil Jon a Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance, Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Performance as part of his five Grammy Awards, Gr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin (born September 23, 1972) is an American rapper and record producer. Raised in Atlanta, Georgia as the son of Columbia Records executive Michael Mauldin, he began his career in music at the age of nine. He discovered the teen hip-hop duo Kris Kross in 1991. Dupri wrote and produced their 1992 single " Jump," which peaked atop the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and was named the 23rd most successful song of that decade. He established his own record label, So So Def Recordings, in a joint venture with Columbia the following year. Dupri has since signed artists including Xscape, Bow Wow, Da Brat, Jagged Edge, Dem Franchize Boyz, YoungBloodZ, and Anthony Hamilton to the label. Meanwhile, he worked with Mariah Carey, Usher, Monica, and Nelly to produce a total of 11 chart-topping singles on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. As a recording artist himself, Dupri's debut studio album, '' Life in 1472'' (1998), peaked at number three on the ''Billboard'' 200 a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
